Spiraling freight costs threaten global food prices

Spiraling freight costs threaten global food prices

May 14, 2020 | News

Evidence of a doubling and in some cases nearly tripling of maritime freight costs over the last month from exporters across the food supply chain has raised a red flag for food prices. The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA), along with other food industry...
Industry reacts to PM resignation and EU elections

Industry reacts to PM resignation and EU elections

May 28, 2019 | Brexit, News

Following the Prime Minister’s resignation on Friday, Secretary of State at Defra Michael Gove, has confirmed he is standing for the leadership of the Conservative Party, seeking to take over as Prime Minister from Terresa May. Gove was the eighth candidate to...
BMPA and FDF voice concern over CO2 shortage

BMPA and FDF voice concern over CO2 shortage

Jun 21, 2018 | News, Red Meat Processing

Major industry bodies the British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) and Food & Drink Federation (FDF), have voiced their concerns following the news that carbon dioxide gas shortages may affect the supply of food products to UK consumers. The shortages are said...
Industry predictions for the food industry 2018

Industry predictions for the food industry 2018

Dec 29, 2017 | News

As the year comes to a close, Food Management Today asks experts across the food industry what they expect the key happenings to be in 2018. Trade and access to labour Ian Wright CBE, director general of the Food and Drink Federation, pointed out that 2018 will be a...
Major food players among signatories to Courtauld Commitment 2025

Major food players among signatories to Courtauld Commitment 2025

Dec 7, 2017 | News

Wrap has announced the names of 24 new signatories to the Courtauld Commitment 2025 (Courtauld 2025), including ABP Food Group, the British Meat Processors Association, the Federation of Bakers, Hovis, Dawn Meats and Scotland Food and Drink. They are joining 156...